Production Operative

Job Purpose: As a Production Operator you will operate in a Food Processing environment using machinery and equipment involved in the production of cream-based products, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and efficiency standards throughout the production process. Key Responsibilities: * Operate production machinery for cream manufacturing. * Monitor production processes, filling, and packaging, to ensure smooth operation. * Perform routine quality control checks. * Record production data and maintain accurate batch documentation / traceability. * Ensure all production activities comply with procedures, food safety regulations and hygiene standards. * Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and work areas before and after use. * Identify and report machinery faults. * Able to perform some PPM duties. * Follow all health and safety procedures. Qualifications & Skills: * Previous experience in dairy or food production advantageous. * Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards advantageous. * Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, monitor, and adjust machinery including fault identification and corrective action. * Attention to detail and strong organisational skills. * Ability to work independently and in a team. * Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting. Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand for extended periods. * Capable of lifting. * Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments (during summer-time it can get very hot).Company pension Discretionary Annual Bonus, Health Scheme 23-25 days Holidays, No Bank Holiday working, Staff events, Xmas party etc. Up to 7 days sickness paid Hours: Monday to Friday 6.00 to 14:30 or 8.00am to 16:30 rotating weekly, requirement to start at 05:30 subject to workload. Salary: Starting rate £ 27,300 to £27,800 per annum, with further incremental increases subject to training